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Baiwe

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in the mythology of Lapland, is the sun, of feminine sex, worshipped by the Lapps. The moon is thought to be her husband. She is the mother of all animals, and the protectress of the reindeer. Female calves of reindeer were offered to her. The bones of such animals were laid upon the table as her symbol.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Baiwe'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/baiwe.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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